Learn from the past
to create the future
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We Honor the Sankofa Principle
In West African culture, Sankofa teaches us: “Go back and get it.”
It’s a call to reach back into our past—our history, our ancestors, our cultural wisdom—and bring it forward into our lives today.
That’s why Urban Intellectuals exists. Our Black History Flashcards are more than educational tools. They are Sankofa in action—powerful reminders of the greatness that came before us, and essential instruments for reclaiming what school systems left out or erased.
Start your journey to reclaiming history and rewriting the future—one card at a time.
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Our History
Urban Intellectuals, Inc. makes learning Black history fun and easy. With a series of historical education products, services, and travel experiences, we write the Black community back into the pages of world history and the hearts and minds of its people.
Meet the Founder
Freddie E. Taylor is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, passionate history enthusiast, and dedicated philanthropist who has made a significant impact in the world of Black history education. As the founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals (UI), Freddie has been on a mission to rewrite the narrative of Black culture and history that is often overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream education.
